PERFORMANCE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: The Midwest Clinic, held annually in Chicago since its inception in 1946 is the world’s largest instrumental music education conference. Now attended by an international audience of more than 17,500 music educators, students, and professionals, the conference began over 75 years ago as a way to introduce directors to new repertoire for their ensembles. While much has changed, The Midwest Clinic continues to honor its beginnings by presenting directors with this valuable resource through more than 50 concerts and new music reading sessions each year. Concert programs present music at grade levels appropriate for a wide variety of ensembles, and balance new publications with more established compositions. The Midwest Clinic Board of Directors has carefully crafted program guidelines to ensure that the conference maintains its place as a leader in the ever-changing fabric of music education. When you apply to perform, you agree that if selected, your program will confirm and you will accept all of the responsibilities of this commitment, both organizational and financial. All application materials must be submitted electronically via the online performance application system. The 2025 application system is now open. Performance applications must be received by Friday, March 7 and all three evaluations must be received by Friday, March 14, 2025 in order for the application to be considered.
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PLEASE NOTE: If your ensemble was selected to perform at Midwest in the past, you must allow four years to pass before reapplying. Ensembles that performed in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 are ineligible to perform at the 2025 Midwest Clinic. All applicants should read the Frequently Asked Questions about performance applications located on our website: midwestclinic.org/PerformanceFAQs.
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